Program Assistant, NVPPA
International Rescue Committee · United States of America · Apply by December 31, 2026
About this role
This position is open to candidates with existing work authorization in the location where the position is advertised. Program Background: The National Virtual Program for Professional Advancement (NVPPA) is a nationwide, fully virtual program through which the International Rescue Committee (IRC) serves newly arrived refugees under a cooperative agreement with the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Participants receive career navigation, training, job placement support, and direct financial assistance to advance an individualized career goal. NVPPA operates alongside other federally funded programs, such as initial resettlement services and Matching Grant, and is designed to complement rather than replace or duplicate these programs. Job overview Program Assistant role provides the administrative backbone for NVPPA's direct financial assistance. Working from requests submitted by Career Navigators, this position is responsible for preparing requests for disbursement: confirming that required documentation is on file, that the requested use of funds aligns with the participant's approved Professional Advancement Plan (PAP) and ORR's eligible use categories, and that the vendor…